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I took a Betty Cotton seminar years ago and she never uses a straight stitch to sew in the ditch. She uses an elongate "S" shape and it's so forgiving and only the most persnickity would notice. Works like a charm. Good luck!

If you don't have the serpentine you can use the "wobble stitch" which is a narrow zigzag that is a bit longer than the default setting. I always use a walking foot or (now) accufeed when I stitch in the ditch.

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Originally Posted by pmcfarlin (Post 5493471)

My sid is really stich near the ditch, stich back and forth across the ditch, in and out of the ditch, there must be some trick to it. I've tried slowing down, maybe the size of the stitches has something to do with it. Who can help with some ideas. (from CA)

No matter if it's straight stitching or serpentine, I find that good lighting on the machine is essential. An extra "goose-necked" lamp or one of those intense small lamps are great helps. Try it!